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A Defence Force staff member has been killed and another one has received minor injuries in an explosion at the Waiouru Military Camp in the central North Island.
The incident happened as soldiers were working with explosives in a training area, at about 0930am on Thursday.
The injured soldier has been taken to hospital.
Representatives from the force, along with police, are investigating the incident and further details are likely to be released this afternoon.
Squadron leader Kavae Tamariki says the dead man's next of kin are being advised of the incident and his name will not be released until then.
The Prime Minister John Key has told ONE News he is saddened to hear about the death.
"My condolences go to the family," he says.
"I think the brave men and women of the New Zealand military constantly threaten their lives as they go about their duties, and it's a tragic case when a New Zealander is lost in service of his country."
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